NGOsource Grantmaker Newsletter

The TechSoup Global Summit is Coming This June!

The TechSoup Global Network Summit is a gathering of civil society organizations from 63 countries currently comprising the TechSoup Global Network! NGOsource would like to invite you to this year's virtual summit with the theme Engage Community, Create Resilience. This theme captures the way that we in the nonprofit sector work together through even the toughest of times, which is at the heart of what moves us forward.

This year, the summit will be held over two weeks, in every time zone. It will showcase the voices of capacity builders, philanthropists, corporate partners, NGOs, and, of course, the team members of our 63 global network partners (9 of which are directly partnered with NGOsource).

The dates and times below are to accommodate the attendees and their time zones all over the world: 

•  June 16 from 6 to 8 am Pacific time. Find your local time here. 
•  June 23 from 6 to 8 am Pacific time. Find your local time here.

Our opening session on June 16th will bring together all of our network partners and focus on our network leadership journey. On June 23rd, we will bring together the dedicated staff of foundations and corporations, together with our network partners, NGOs, and experts on democracy for an open discussion of what we can all do to engage our communities and create resilience.

If you or anyone in your organization is interested in attending, and you have not already contacted us about it, please email accountsupport@ngosource.org to let us know!

Target Turnaround Time for Renewal EDs Back to 4 Weeks

We are thrilled to announce that we have returned to an average 4-week turnaround time for renewal EDs. As always, this timeline depends on an NGO’s ability to submit the renewal questionnaire and any relevant updates within 2 weeks of receiving the invitation. Though many NGOs have yet to emerge from the strains of the pandemic, because of the NGOsource repository model, we have a significant amount of the necessary information already on file. This has allowed us to return to our promised turnaround times for renewal EDs sooner than we anticipated.

Please note that our turnaround time for new EDs is still slightly delayed, as NGO operations continue to be impacted by the pandemic. For this reason, we suggest that our members plan for a 7-9-week turnaround time for new EDs. We are able to complete many EDs sooner than these projections, but only when the NGOs are able to promptly provide the requested information. We encourage you to work with your grantees to submit their questionnaires and supporting documents as soon as they are able to do so. NGOsource remains committed to seeking ways to make the ED process less onerous for NGOs. We will be announcing a number of both technical and non-technical improvements this summer in furtherance of this goal.

Please reach out to us at accountsupport@ngosource.org if you are looking for suggestions on how to support your grantees through the ED process.

Due Diligence in Grantmaking Part II

In our two-part series on due diligence, TechSoup's General Counsel provides an overview of "due diligence" in the grantmaking context. Part I of this series examines the meaning of the term due diligence, with an overview of how it applies specifically to U.S. funders and international grantees.

Part II is intended to serve as a resource guide for grantmakers seeking guidance on starting and maintaining a basic due diligence program. Click the image above to read the article on our website!

Ready-To-Go Indian NGOs in the Repository

We continue to update our list of Indian NGOs working in health and development who have currently valid EDs on file with NGOsource. These EDs are accessible to you within 24 hours for only $250.

• Click here to view Indian NGOs currently certified in the repository 

We remain available to answer any questions, fulfill expedited requests (as announced in our last newsletter), and accept any feedback or suggestions from you and your grantees. For the quickest response, contact us at accountsupport@ngosource.org. We wish you a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend!

Updates to the Grantmaker FAQ

We've updated the Grantmaker FAQ on our website to better answer your questions like: 

• What happens if an intended grantee cannot be certified as equivalent to a U.S. public charity?
• After the ED Certificate expires, can a grantmaker still make a grant payment to the NGO?
• What could delay an ED request?

and so many more! Click here to review the updated FAQ. 

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